Building Safety Security

York Regional Police encourages business owners to consider these important safety tips to help safeguard your property:

• Invest in video surveillance equipment
• Plants in front of doors or windows should be no higher than three feet to ensure criminals can't hide
• Ensure trees and plants surrounding your business do not interfere with lighting
• Ensure the address on your premises is clearly marked and visible from the street
• Install an alarm system
• Install security film on windows and glass doors
• Put in good quality doors and a high-security deadbolt lock
• Install a latch guard and security hinges
• Install glass-break and motion sensors
• Remove any loose bricks or rocks around your property that can be used in a break in
• Ensure employees and patrons have a clear and well-lit path from the parking lot to the business
• Install perimeter fencing with a gate if possible
• Mount signs indicating you have 24-hour security and an alarm system